August 1, 2019
Shout-Out from Amy
As you may already know, our Stallion community suffered the loss of incoming freshman, Xavier Quinn, last Friday. We are deeply saddened by this loss, but are so grateful to have such a strong support system from our past and present St. Francis DeSales families. I want to personally thank our alumni community for offering your support during this difficult time. I also want to share a message of gratitude from Mr. Garrick. 

Good afternoon friends, 
Over the past week, I have been blessed to see Christ’s love through your actions and wanted to take this opportunity to again express my gratitude for your love and support for the Quinn family.

Thank you to all who gathered together at the Rosary Service. A special thank you to Bishop Brennan who joined us in prayer and to alumnus Father Stash Dailey for leading this service.

The funeral arrangements for Xavier Quinn, will take place tomorrow, Friday, August 2 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd. A public viewing will be at 9am, with the Visitation taking place from 10am to 11am. The service will begin at 11am.

Should you want to support the Quinn family with the unanticipated expenses they will be incurring you may send checks made payable to Saint Francis DeSales High School or you can send gift cards. If you are writing a check please place 'Quinn family donation' in the Memo of the check. Envelopes can be mailed to Saint Francis DeSales High School; Attn: Quinn Family; 4212 Karl Road; Columbus, Ohio 43224. 

In closing, thank you again for being a continuous source of hope for the Quinn family.

Peace and God’s Blessings
Daniel J. Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School
Stallion Note
The Class of 1989 had a wonderful evening at BrewDog, reminiscing and catching up with one another while celebrating their 30-year reunion.  

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Social Gatherings
John Preston Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
When: August 24 from 5pm to 11pm
Where: Abruzzi Club (Westerville)

Class of 1964 Reunion
When: September 15 beginning at 6pm
Where: O'Charley's Restaurant (1425 Polaris Parkway, Columbus 43240)
Cash bar and cash food.
Contact Joe Finocch at finocchi8022@sbcglobal.net or 614-407-6444.

Homecoming Game
When: September 20; kickoff at 7pm
Where: Alumni Stadium

Class of 1969 Reunion
When: September 20 and 21
Where: Harry Buffalo's on Friday beginning at 7pm ($5 cover begins at 7pm; free if you arrive before 7pm)
Old Bag of Nails in Westerville on Saturday beginning at 7pm ($40 per person)

Class of 1974 Reunion
When: September 21 beginning at 5pm
Where: Guild Athletic Club on Grandview Avenue 
Food by Carfagna's and Dee Jay; cost $35 per person. 
Please join our Group on Facebook: St Francis DeSales Class of 1974 President/Organizer: Michael Doody

Class of 1979 Reunion
When: October 5 beginning at 5pm
Where: Miller's Ale House on Olentangy River Road
Contact Sandy Corwin at gto13@aol.com with questions and to RSVP.
Please join the St Francis DeSales Class of '79 on Facebook for all updates.

Class of 2009 Reunion
When: November 27 beginning at 7pm
Where: Land-Grant Brewing Company
Contact Alex Tresoline at atresoline@gmail.com .
Special Announcements
Do You Have a Story to Share?

As we begin to finalize plans to reconfigure the space that was formally the convent connected to our school, we invite you to share your favorite memory about time spent with one of the Sisters who were a part of the faculty and staff. Stories will be compiled to ensure future Stallions know how these wonderful women added to the rich tradition of our school.

CBUS Top Picks are Back!

It's time to participate in the 2019 CBUS Top Picks ballot! Please consider nominating St. Francis DeSales High School in the Columbus Dispatch's 2019 CBUS Top Picks.

Nominations will be accepted between August 1 and August 31, 2019 as the first part of the competition. 

Just follow these easy steps!
  1. Visit https://dispatch.gatehousecontests.com/2019-CBUS-Top-Picks/
  2. Select the 'Kids and Education' section
  3. In the 'Best Private School' category, write-in St. Francis DeSales High School.

The top companies that get the most nominations in each category will advance to the voting round that will run in October. 
Stallion Golf Outing - Join Us this Month!
When: August 25; Check in at 12:30pm/Shotgun start at 1:30pm
Where: New Albany Links

Our field of golfers is filling up. Please register ASAP to sign your group up in the outing. We are capping our outing again at 36 foursomes to ensure a smooth outing.  

Click on the link below for more information/registration: https://www.sfdstallions.org/stallion-golf-outing
Spiritual Reflection

Loving God, you know us and have called us. May we always seek the path of justice, the way of peace, so others may know of your goodness and kindness. Grant us your forgiveness when we sin; show us your mercy when we fail. May we always seek your kingdom until at last we come to rest in your eternal home. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.